Choose from the options the word that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the underlined?
Thought?
-
A.
theatre -
B.
taught -
C.
weather -
D.
fate
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
Both thought and theater are pronounced alike with the tip of the tongue in between the front teeth. Hence we have;
thought1; /θɔːt/
theatre; /ˈθɪətə/